The final two shopping events for Assistance League of the Eastside’s Operation School Bell, will be Feb. 15 at the Fred Meyer in Redmond (17667 NE 76th St.) and Feb. 16 at the Fred Meyer in Bellevue (2041 148th NE). Both events run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

More than 250 children in need, identified by their school counselors, will have the opportunity to shop for school clothes during the events.

Last year the all-volunteer philanthropic organization clothed more than 2,700 low-income and homeless students in the Lake Washington, Northshore and Bellevue school districts. Students are selected for the program by school counselors.

The increased self-esteem from having new clothing contributes to a strong foundation for a student’s successful school experience and closes the academic gap between other students.

Since 1992, Assistance League has provided clothes for more than 23,000 students in the three school districts. To date, the organization has contributed more than 2.2 million dollars back into the communities through Operation School Bell. Last year members volunteered more than 12,000 hours for the organization’s programs.

To learn more about Assistance League and Operation School Bell or volunteering, visit www.eastside.assistanceleague.org or call (425) 556-5106.